slightly sticky

Frequency: 8.085.3 per million words

Indicates a small degree of stickiness, similar to 'a little'.

stickyADVERB + sticky

Categories:

slightly

Examples (10)

  • The paint was still slightly sticky to the touch.
  • The high humidity made my skin feel slightly sticky.
  • After cleaning up the juice, the floor remained slightly sticky.
  • The rice should be slightly sticky when cooked properly.
  • The price tag left a slightly sticky residue on the gift.
  • Wait until the glue is slightly sticky before pressing the pieces together.
  • Her fingers were slightly sticky from eating the orange.
  • The bread dough was still slightly sticky, so I added more flour.
  • The varnish felt slightly sticky even after several hours of drying.
  • The air in the tropical house was warm and slightly sticky.